Equality of Civil Liberties across Social Groups Score in Denmark
Denmark: Equality of Civil Liberties across Social Groups Score was 2.17 in 2025. ▲ Rising
Latest (2025)
2.17
Change on year
up 2.6%
World rank
23rd
of 176 countries
All-time high
2.88
in 1946
All-time low
0.636
in 1940
Years of data
237
1789–2025
Equality of Civil Liberties across Social Groups Score in Denmark, 1789–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for equality of civil liberties across social groups score in Denmark is 2.17, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.6% on the previous year and up 2.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, equality of civil liberties across social groups score in Denmark peaked at 2.88 in 1946 and was at its lowest, 0.636, in 1940.
That places Denmark 23rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 237 years of available data.
Equality of Civil Liberties across Social Groups Score in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1789 | 1.81 | — |
| 1790 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1791 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1792 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1793 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1794 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1795 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1796 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1797 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1798 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1799 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1800 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1801 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1802 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1803 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1804 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1805 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1806 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1807 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1808 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1809 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1810 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1811 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1812 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1813 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1814 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1815 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1816 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1817 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1818 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1819 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1820 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1821 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1822 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1823 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1824 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1825 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1826 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1827 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1828 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1829 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1830 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1831 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1832 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1833 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1834 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1835 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1836 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1837 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1838 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1839 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1840 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1841 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1842 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1843 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1844 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1845 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1846 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1847 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1848 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1849 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1850 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1851 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1852 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1853 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1854 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1855 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1856 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1857 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1858 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1859 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1860 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1861 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1862 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1863 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1864 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1865 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1866 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1867 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1868 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1869 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1870 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1871 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1872 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1873 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1874 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1875 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1876 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1877 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1878 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1879 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1880 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1881 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1882 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1883 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1884 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1885 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1886 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1887 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1888 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1889 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1890 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1891 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1892 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1893 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1894 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1895 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1896 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1897 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1898 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1899 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1900 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1901 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1902 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1903 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1904 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1905 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1906 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1907 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1908 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1909 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1910 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1911 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1912 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1913 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1914 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1915 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1916 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1917 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1918 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1919 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1920 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1921 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1922 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1923 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1924 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1925 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1926 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1927 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1928 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1929 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1930 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1931 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1932 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1933 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1934 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1935 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1936 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1937 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1938 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1939 | 1.81 | +0.0% |
| 1940 | 0.636 | -64.9% |
| 1941 | 0.636 | +0.0% |
| 1942 | 0.636 | +0.0% |
| 1943 | 0.636 | +0.0% |
| 1944 | 0.636 | +0.0% |
| 1945 | 0.636 | +0.0% |
| 1946 | 2.88 | +352.5% |
| 1947 | 2.88 | +0.0% |
| 1948 | 2.88 | +0.0% |
| 1949 | 2.88 | +0.0% |
| 1950 | 2.88 | +0.0% |
| 1951 | 2.88 | +0.0% |
| 1952 | 2.88 | +0.0% |
| 1953 | 2.88 | +0.0% |
| 1954 | 2.88 | +0.0% |
| 1955 | 2.88 | +0.0% |
| 1956 | 2.88 | +0.0% |
| 1957 | 2.88 | +0.0% |
| 1958 | 2.88 | +0.0% |
| 1959 | 2.88 | +0.0% |
| 1960 | 2.88 | +0.0% |
| 1961 | 2.88 | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 2.88 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 2.88 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 2.88 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 2.88 | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 2.88 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 2.88 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 2.88 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 2.88 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 2.88 | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 2.88 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 2.88 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 2.88 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 2.88 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 2.88 | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 2.88 | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 2.88 | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 2.88 | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 2.88 | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 2.88 | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 2.88 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 2.88 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 2.88 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 2.88 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 2.88 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 2.88 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 2.88 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 2.88 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 2.88 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 2.68 | -7.0% |
| 1991 | 2.68 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 2.68 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 2.68 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 2.68 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 2.68 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 2.68 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 2.68 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 2.68 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 2.68 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 2.68 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 2.68 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 2.68 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 2.68 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 2.68 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 2.68 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 2.68 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 2.68 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 2.68 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 2.68 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 2.68 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 2.68 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 2.68 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 2.12 | -20.9% |
| 2014 | 2.12 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 2.12 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 2.12 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 2.12 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 2.12 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 2.12 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 2.12 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 2.12 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 2.12 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 2.12 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 2.12 | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 2.17 | +2.6% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 2.17 is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.55, 1.4× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 2.17 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.56, 1.4× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1780s | 1.81 | 1.81 | 1.81 | 1 |
| 1790s | 1.81 | 1.81 | 1.81 | 10 |
| 1800s | 1.81 | 1.81 | 1.81 | 10 |
| 1810s | 1.81 | 1.81 | 1.81 | 10 |
| 1820s | 1.81 | 1.81 | 1.81 | 10 |
| 1830s | 1.81 | 1.81 | 1.81 | 10 |
| 1840s | 1.81 | 1.81 | 1.81 | 10 |
| 1850s | 1.81 | 1.81 | 1.81 | 10 |
| 1860s | 1.81 | 1.81 | 1.81 | 10 |
| 1870s | 1.81 | 1.81 | 1.81 | 10 |
| 1880s | 1.81 | 1.81 | 1.81 | 10 |
| 1890s | 1.81 | 1.81 | 1.81 | 10 |
| 1900s | 1.81 | 1.81 | 1.81 | 10 |
| 1910s | 1.81 | 1.81 | 1.81 | 10 |
| 1920s | 1.81 | 1.81 | 1.81 | 10 |
| 1930s | 1.81 | 1.81 | 1.81 | 10 |
| 1940s | 1.53 | 0.636 | 2.88 | 10 |
| 1950s | 2.88 | 2.88 | 2.88 | 10 |
| 1960s | 2.88 | 2.88 | 2.88 | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.88 | 2.88 | 2.88 | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.88 | 2.88 | 2.88 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.68 | 2.68 | 2.68 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.68 | 2.68 | 2.68 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.28 | 2.12 | 2.68 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.13 | 2.12 | 2.17 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
More reference data data for Denmark
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1915 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4109 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 2.16 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 12.99 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.24 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is equality of civil liberties across social groups score in Denmark?
- Equality of civil liberties across social groups score in Denmark was 2.17 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest equality of civil liberties across social groups score recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 2.88 in 1946.
- What is the lowest equality of civil liberties across social groups score recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.636 in 1940.
- How does Denmark rank for equality of civil liberties across social groups score?
- Denmark ranks 23rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is equality of civil liberties across social groups score rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Equality of Civil Liberties across Social Groups Score. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Central estimate of the extent to which social groups — defined by language, ethnicity, religion, race, region, and/or caste — are free from forced labor, have property rights and access to the justice system, and enjoy freedoms of movement.